Building Community Capacity in Southwest Virginia

Authors

  • Tauna Gulley University of Virginia’s College at Wise

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14574/ojrnhc.v6i1.163

Abstract

Asset Based Community Development (ABCD), a guide for building healthier communities, was used to promote positive change in a rural southwest Virginia community. This paper illustrates how community assets were recognized and social capital increased as children painted a mural depicting the history of the community. A literature review of successful community building partnership models is provided and implications for nursing education are discussed, including suggestions for teaching collaboration skills for effective community partnering.

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Published

2012-04-25

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